In Malaysia's SUV market, many buyers compare the Toyota Yaris Cross and Mazda CX-3 when choosing a car. Both vehicles are quite close in price and positioning. Today, we will make a detailed comparison from multiple aspects to save you the time doing research.
Toyota Yaris Cross OTR price in Malaysia is RM 99,900 - 109,900, with a total of 2 versions, including 2026 1.5L Standard (RM 99,900), 2026 HEV 1.5L Standard (RM 109,900) etc.
Mazda CX-3 OTR price in Malaysia is RM 126,159 - 139,159, with a total of 2 versions, including 2023 2.0L High (RM 139,159), 2023 2.0L Plus (RM 126,159) etc.
In terms of price, the starting price of Toyota Yaris Cross is indeed RM 26,259 cheaper than Mazda CX-3. If your budget is limited, Toyota's entry-level version is sufficient for daily needs. However, be aware that the few thousand difference might involve trade-offs in features, depending on your specific needs.

Toyota Yaris Cross is equipped with 1.5L 4-cyl, 105 hp power. Official fuel consumption 6.0 L/100km.
Mazda CX-3 is equipped with 1.5L Turbo, 140 hp power. Official fuel consumption 7.0 L/100km.
In terms of power, Mazda CX-3's 1.5L Turbo has 35 more horsepower than Toyota Yaris Cross's 1.5L 4-cyl. However, for daily driving in the city, the power of both cars is sufficient, you won't feel it's lacking.

Toyota Yaris Cross body length 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.
Mazda CX-3 body length 4500 mm, trunk 450 L.
In terms of space, Mazda CX-3's body is 100 mm longer than Toyota Yaris Cross, offering an advantage in passenger space. However, Toyota Yaris Cross is a bit more flexible for parking in the city, each has its trade-offs.

Toyota Yaris Cross and Mazda CX-3 are both mainstream choices in the Malaysia market, suitable for family use and daily commuting. If you value brand reputation and resale value more, you can prioritize the one with better reputation; if you care more about cost-performance ratio and features, choose the one with richer configuration. In the end, it is recommended to test drive both, personal experience is the most important.

Overall, Toyota Yaris Cross and Mazda CX-3 are both very good car models in the Malaysia market. Which one to choose depends mainly on your personal needs and budget. It is recommended that you do your research, compare quotes from several car dealerships, and then test drive to make a final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending some time doing research will definitely not be wrong.